Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group

when he told me that i wanted to slap him in the face and yell at him. how stupid can he be?! that really hurt though.

what do you do in situations like that?

Mandie

Here is my guess or point of view, honestly, my feelings would have been hurt too... And I dont like that someone said that to you... I think that telling this person tactfully that RSD is no joking matter and that it is a challenge to live with everyday should do the trick... A little education goes a longway sometimes... But sometimes ignorance just cant be helped, you know??? Hang in there sweet one....

Okie~Noodles

If he was just a kid that you know and was being a jerk, then I would do what Okie says and if he keeps up the teasing, tell a teacher about it, too.

thanks so much guys you were a lot of help.

Mandie

He may be a friend, but he seems insensitive. I want to give him some benefit of the doubt in that I don't think he is being intentionally cruel, but it seems he finds his statements humorous where they are not and instead are hurtful to you.

I feel for you since this isn't the first time, playing with your cane etc. Even jokers and class clowns have to realize not everything is funny.

I would try to be blunt Mandie, not necessarily rude or anything but as straight forward as possible and tell him he really hurt your feelings and it feels like he's making fun of you and if he values your friendship he will think twice next time.

He'll probably say he didn't mean it and he wasn't making fun (and to him, he may not have been). When you answer that's what it feels like..

Maybe he'll finally get the hint.

Let us know how it turns out. Wishing you much luck..

Soft hug,

~Twinkle